# Ohio State University: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,979
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,843 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (6 colleges, $84,632): +$12,211
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,678

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,843 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Economics at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $101,674 | $24,000 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Ohio State University | $96,843 | $19,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Capital University | $84,669 | not reported | $22,576 | 60% |
| University of Dayton | $84,595 | $24,548 | $29,533 | 80% |
| Xavier University | $80,165 | not reported | $32,997 | 69% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $68,757 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $90,010 Columbus, OH, $94,270 OH, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $100,350 Columbus, OH, $98,650 OH, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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